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Crock Pot Cranberry Cider a delicious hard cider made in the slow cooker. Perfect Thanksgiving drink, non-alcoholic, or with a splash of rum!
I absolutely love this time of year. The weather, the decorating & especially the FOOD.
So I’m so thrilled to gather up all my cozy recipes and start the fire. We love making warm drinks that can be served with or without alcohol and this Crock Pot Cranberry Cider the perfect recipe for that.
Be sure to try our Apple Cider Donut Cake!
I can tell you that this fabulous pairing to your feast will be perfect with your holiday menuand your guests will be begging for the recipe. The best part – it’s SO EASY.
I was on the list for a beverage so I thought I would share something very holiday, Crock Pot Cranberry Cider that is very festive & incredibly tasty.
Slow Cooker Holiday Drinks
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The fact that you can dump this all in- let it cook while you do everything else is fantastic.
I know that when I am having a bunch of guests over, making the bar area nearly self-serve is key to a happy party.
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Cranberry Cider Recipe
The best part is that whenever anyone needs a refill- it’s all simmering & ready to go.
Just ladle it in – add your optional rum, bourbon, or vodka if you so choose & you aren’t bartending all day long. You can focus on your other meal preparations & enjoy your guests.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Cider
It will also make your house smell AMAZING!!!
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover cranberry cider?
This recipe keeps well when transferred to an airtight pitcher and kept refrigerated until ready to serve again.
Can I use frozen cranberries?
Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. No need to thaw them first. The warmth of the liquid will take care of that for you.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Slow Cooker Cranberry Cider?
- Combine cranberry juice, apple cider, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks & cloves in the crockpot.
- Cook on high if you plan on using within 2-3 hours. Cook on low for longer.
- Allow to simmer & warm until ready to serve- stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into mugs, garnish with an additional cinnamon stick
- Add in one ounce of rum per mug if desired.
Can I use a sugar substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.
To make Crockpot Cranberry Cider you will need…
- Cranberry Juice
- Apple Cider
- fresh cranberries
- brown sugar
- cinnamon sticks
- whole cloves
- light or dark rum, vodka or bourbon – opt
Can I use diet juice?
Yes, diet juice will work just fine with this recipe.
Should I use light or dark brown sugar?
Since I make my own brown sugar, I use light brown sugar for almost all of my recipes. But light or dark brown sugar will work in this recipe.
Want to know how to make your own brown sugar –visit my Homemade Brown Sugar post here.
What slow cooker do you use?
We actually have several slow cookers that we have acquired over the years from doing this job. I have a smaller one that is great for half recipes.
But the one I use the most is this standard, no-frills slow cooker that is perfect for this particular recipe.
More Great Cranberry Recipes
- Cranberry Orange Mimosa
- Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
- Apple Cranberry Spritzer
- Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
- Turkey Cranberry Sliders
- Quick Cranberry Bread
- Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Loaf
- Pumpkin Cranberry Granola
- Cranberry Butter
- Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Sparkling Cranberries
- Cranberry Cake
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Products I love when making this slow cooker cranberry cider…
This cranberry cider recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a beverage in your slow cooker before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this drink recipe.
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Crock Pot Cranberry Cider
Course Beverage
Servings: 12 cups
Crock Pot Cranberry Cider a delicious hard cider made in the slow cooker. Perfect Thanksgiving drink, non-alcoholic or with a splash of rum!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 8 cups Cranberry Juice 64 ounces
- 4 cups Apple Cider 32 ounces
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp whole cloves tied in a cheesecloth to contain them
- 1 ounce light or dark rum per served glass – *opt
Instructions
Combine cranberry juice, apple cider, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks & cloves in crock pot.
Cook on high if you plan on using within 2-3 hours. Cook on low for longer.
Allow to simmer & warm until ready to serve- stirring occasionally.
Ladle into mugs, garnish with additional cinnamon stick
Add in one ounce of rum per mug if desired.
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Reader Interactions
Angie R. says
Hi, I just wanted to check and make sure this is 100% cranberry juice and not the cranberry co*cktail juice. Thanks!
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Perfect for the fall entertaining season!
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Rheagan says
This looks fantastic! Our Thanksgiving is already over, but this just might make an appearance at Christmas!
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Miz Helen says
Hi Gina,
I just pinned your awesome Crock Pot Cranberry Cider, it will be perfect for the holidays! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
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Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week & we have pinned it to our Features Board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
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Lynn says
But where is the recipe? I’m puzzled. Maybe it’s me!
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Gina Kleinworth says
Hi Lynn, It should be showing just below the video but before the comments section towards the end of the post. Are you not seeing it? You should be able to print it out.
Carole Israel Freeman says
I have catered two Christmas parties with this punch recipe. It was a hit! Everyone loved it. I put the rum separatly so guests could pick and choose on having alcohol.Reply
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